Id put it in sharp mode an remove the whole console, A real driver shouldn't need any computer assistance, ,ever hear of group B rally ,,when petrol was leaded an so wer a mans 🚹⚾+⚾💦💦🐃👑👍🔞,A time when ud of been Lynched an burned at the stake for mentioning( traction control )T.C😲😠🙈🙉(👬as🎄)🔗✴💥👥👤🍻🔫🔪🔨🔦⏩🌳🌳🚌🚁🚙🌳🌳🆚🏃⏳,,when buying a new car 50x50 or 60x 40 was ur only option and was permanent when setup like that in 95% of the road cars,ABS was hear say back then, the brakes had 2 settings On Or off ,driver controlled only one of those settings the other was automated il let you guess which 1 he controlled , Team Subaru wasn't even heard of in rallying and there staff was probably running round Japan with Kalashnikov's tryna build new planes the for Kamikazes🀄👲👲✈✈🗽🏰🏭🚢🚢🚢🎴🎲🎯, who knows ?,And Supposedly Walter Rohrl was boneing Michelle Mouton on the sly, hohh, So in reality even when his driving was flawless he was hitting a ditch every night,👍👌👏👏👏 gotta hand it to those sneaky fucking Germans , ,Ahh the Good times 😆😂😂😂😂😂,
Around 3:15: "A lot of people think this controls the power to the back or the front. It's not actually how it works." Around 6:30: "Fully pushed to the back to send more power to the rear wheels..." I appreciate you taking the time to explain this but If I were you, I'd rework the video. When explaining DCCD, please don't read it to us (presumably from the internet somewhere), please put it all in layman's terms with your own words. Also, 90% of people don't need to manually set DCCD? Son, 100% of STI owners bought an STI for a reason. Because we love maximum acceleration, cornering, and outright performance all the time. That's why we bought the STI. If you're so afraid of the DCCD manual controls, there's a nice minivan out there for you somewhere. Booya grannie. :o) Gave a thumbs up for owning an STI though. :oD
A great video brother. I'm in intelligent mode because I drive 100 miles a day to work. 50 miles up and 50 miles back home. It really does save me on gas. Subies forever. I have a 2020 STI. I just purchased it on the end of January this year. I had a 2017 base model WRX and it's a night and day difference. Stay safe
I just got a 2020 STI also. I use Intelligent for my freeway commute as well. Thinking about switching to Sport for when i'm just driving around my home area on the weekends though.
Yeah cheers m8, that did help clear a little misunderstanding as to the functional purpose of the DCCD. Some reviews I have seen of the Sti have not warned about the need for loose surface when using manual mode, and have left the impression that more power is put toward the rear than roughly 60%. Most have just raved about how cool a feature it is, and why no one else (car manufactures) has done it.
trac mode means the brake vectoring is active and the other yellow light is traction control disabled. when trac mode turns off and the yellow light remains on it means brake vectoring is disabled and so is traction control (all assists fully off).you cannot damage the drive train with dccd set to lock all the time. what will happen is the rear diff. will overheat and the system will unlock the diffs automatically to prevent damage.locking the diffs. is specifically for dirt / mud / snow racing and drag racing as it will provide a better launch on the straight and help eliminate front axle hop. after the drag race and before you turn you should unlock the diffs.
ARGH28 if it is only locking the centre diff, how can it affect drivetrain? If both front and rear diffs aren't locked? I have gotten conflicting info...
The centre diff allows for front and rear tires to spin at different speeds. If you're taking a turn, the front of the car is travelling a greater distance than the rear (as it is is closer to the edge of the "circle" drawn by the car), therefore both front tires spin faster than the rear ones. If the diff is locked, it will force the tires to skid as the drivetrain will stop the front and rear axles from spinning at different speeds -- This creates a lot of physical strain on the components.
Great explanation! I finally understand it. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Really looking forward to taking delivery of my new STI in a couple of weeks.
I've had my sti for a year over a year now and I routinely drive with traction completely off with the dccd set to 80/20 when I'm feeling spirited. The car handles much more responsive and understeers less with torque distribute to the rear. Telling owners not to use these features defeats the purpose of having them! You won't destroy your drive train, the cars are made of to use these features!
DCCD set to 80/20? You must have an older model since the newer one is 41/59 max and maybe you mean 20/80? I have not heard of an STI having the diffs lock to allow the front wheels to spin more.
@crookback for a sports car it gets fine gas mileage, my 14 srt jeep averaged 8mpg and I dailyd that, I average 18 mpg on the sti and I beat on it, although you have to it's slow as hell lol.
@@lukekelly5115 I mean it's all relative I guess, but in no real sense is the STi "slow as hell." Feels mighty zippy to me. Are there way faster cars? Sure.
Great speaker, pro. Great video, great info, great music choice. Only problem, music is slightly loud, I was jamming to it and ended up zoning you out. :) Great video bro, seriously, keep up the great work.
I use Sport# in traffic jams bc it's easier to not stall with this fussy clutch. And correct me if I'm wrong, but DCCD adjustments merely adjust the amount of slip that's allowed F-R in the center diff. Torque apportionment is unaffected, _unless_ you start spinning wheels. RWD feel depends on torque apportionment _without_ even spinning your wheels. I set my C.Diff to manual and all the way back (most "open") - auto implies it's making changes constantly, thus wearing parts faster than a manual (unchanging) setting.
This was very informative and helpful. My mind had been set on an sti long before I ever drove one. Finally took a 2020 out for a test drive yesterday and not a single doubt that I want this.
2011 STI. I bought my car in January & live in the Rockies. I quickly learned that I don't ever want traction control. If you purposely drift on ice, (I work at a racetrack), the traction control will take the throttle away from you & apply the brakes mid drift when you need throttle control to control the car. Thankfully I had the space to spin out without doing any damage. Now the first thing I do every time I start the car, no matter the road conditions, is hold down the traction control button to shut it off!
About the DCCD, I totally agree with you on that. Auto + for slippery roads, Auto for most of the time, & Auto - on the track. On icy roads I use Auto + & Sport mode when I want to have a spirited drive. S# get you out of whack way to quick on snow packed roads & an icy winter track.
I just bought my STI 2021, so i'll be settling for the SI mode to drive around the city for now. I won't touch the other settings until I feel sure of my car and If I do change settings it'll be from Sports # or Sports. Won't mess with the auto/manu c.diff. Thanks for the video! Very helpful! cheers!
Sport Sharp is too touchy for delicate control of the throttle while racing, I've noticed. You still get full power in Sport mode with more linear control. I have tested it in my 2015 STI.
Here in canada i use my c-diff settings all the time in the snow. We get up to 2 feet a snow at a time and sometimes the only way to get around is in lock and i love it. My 2008 wrx sti is the fucking best in the snow and ice
Intelligent (I) Mode is really sluggish, even for around town. And it can be an issue if you were to forget you were in it and needed to move away rapidly or avoid trouble. I only ever use (S) or (S#)
It might be just me, but disabling the traction control I find it's a little easier to get off the line smoother. I'm not talking about launching the car, just normal at the stop light. Since the car has AWD, it tends to need a bit more throttle and 2WD cars and the revs die down quite a bit faster when clutch is engaged. I now need to try with Auto - and manual at the lowest setting to see what it does for the same situation. Going back to traction control, this car has so much grip that when you are on a dry road (even wet really), you can feel very secure in having no traction control. You will feel the traction control fight a little when taking really sharp corners around a 90 degree bend though. Even without traction control on, the car understeers a bit, but you have to be pushing it.
Full diff lock WILL get you home if you snap a front axle and still wanna get home without a tow truck, that way it doesn't just send all the power to the broken axle. I drove my car for a week til my new axle came in, had the shaft clunking around a bit but got me everywhere I needed to go. Just an informative fyi.
Thanks for this video, probably the only channel I know of that tailors specifically to this car which I love as I will be taking delivery of mine in about 2.5 months :) Keep up the great work!
I know this video was posted in 2015. But i just got my STI (Frist one) in 2021. So i am happy to have a better understanding of this stuff. Because the sales guy had no clue. lol. Glad to have a better understanding because i have recently had mine in snow and had major regret getting this car while trading in my Lancer. I personally think my Lancer would run circles over this car in bad weather. But knowing these settings I will have to try them and see if they work better for me. But staying in Auto Plus for snow I will try.
Yes exactly, I want to ask - is it the same on 2009 model year? (08-14) And, it would be nice, if you could explain it why and where it is damaging the drivetrain
Went to the Subaru dealership to get my wife an Outback. (I was rooting for a Forrester), then after test driving both, I switched to the Outback and she fell in love w/ the Forrester. So we ended up buying the Forrester. As we were buying the SUV, a young guy comes in and he is selling his WRX STi Limited back to the dealership. He came to my sales person and told him he was moving out of the US. So the car had 6300 miles on it... MSRP was $42154. The dealer took the car back and I was taking a look at it like a pupy dog. I (was) driving a 2010 WRX. Loved my WRX and had it since 10/2009. So we bought the Forrester Saturday. And I showed up on Wednesday and bought the WRX STi. Paid $34K, My old WRX was sold and I got $12K for it (73K miles on ODO) Used $10K as a down payment and walked out with a $22K loan on a (pretty much) brand new WRX STi. I am still adjusting to the short ratio gearing... it feels somewhat slower than my old WRX. It takes 3rd to get to 60MPH were in my WRX I hit 60MPH in second gear. And it revs way to high for low speeds... I am still to "be trained" on the STi factor but otherwise the interior, the features are great improvements. Oh and that wing... I will look for anyone with a silver WRX to exchange that wing. I think I was way to used to my old WRX. Speed wise what can I say, I also own a Corvette Z06 and that thing goes to 60MPH in 1st gear. So no point of comparisson. But for my DD, the WRX will be EXCELLENT.
Just an FYI open diff is way more than 59% to the rear. It is more along the lines of 90%. After speaking with my local subaru tuning shop they confirmed its way more than 59%.
Yo Mate. Cheers!!! Awesome explanation. Crisp and clear. I recently acquired a second hand 2010 imprezza sti hatch. After your explanation, im gonna chew up some mountain roads. Only setback, this car absolutely guzzles.... You can see the petrol gauge practically fall in front of your eyes. 3 hours of driving in S mode empties my tank. Id hate to think what SS mode would do. Will check it out this weekend.
Yo, great vid and explains a lot. To be 100% sure tho, if I'm drag racing it at a drag strip, I should be at traction all the way off and auto-, right? For best results
Auto- is an option, but I'd just set the DCCD to the very rear manually by clicking the "bars" indicator to the very bottom. And yes, traction control and other assist completely off.
Old thread, but for drag racing, shouldn't you lock it up fully? Anything less than fully locked means that some wheels won't be using all their available traction (same reason you lock it up in deep snow - to ensure all tires are giving 100%)
A true veteran STI owner KNOWS how to use manual diff controls. But you're right on that you ONLY fully lock it 50/50 when on heavy deep snow, mud or any slow speed bad weather condition. It's the same reason why you don't go fully locked on a Jeep at highway speeds, it will mess up your drivetrain.
ElsaSTI, that was REALLY good! I bet you could have gone at least 5 to 10 minutes longer exploring all the features you discussed. Need to watch this again as it was pretty feature dense. So if I heard you correctly, auto plus for more traction, auto minus for a more RWD feeling car on grippier surfaces and full auto for most situations. If I recall these settings are part of your DCCD. The dial in the middle basically controls your throttle response, with Intelligent mode being least aggressive and Sport Sharp being the most aggressive with Sport being the baby bear setting, so just right. :D Well done sir! Keep making more videos like this. :)
victor bozzo You got it. AUTO+ is for slippery roads (wet, snow, ice) to place more focus on keeping traction. AUTO- is for high-grip situations that will loosen up the car in the corner, and you can choose to go manual mode and switch the lockup between the front and back and compare how the car handles in the corners until you find a setting you like. Again, DO NOT go 100% LOCK and drive the car hard on a high-grip surface. Full 100% Lock in manual mode should only be used on things like snow and ice. You have the SI-Drive down perfect. As long as you stay out of LOCK play around with settings and feel how the car responds. Just remember (especially if you turn off all VDC assists) to not push the car too hard. When people begin to experiment and drive it too hard with no assists it's easy to end up in trouble. Good luck and have fun!
victor bozzo Oh, and yes. I could have made this video way more technical and longer explaining what lockup is and how this complicated system actually works. It really is quite complex. This is the short, average joe version to help you get started and give you a general idea about Subaru's DCCD system.
+ElsaSTI So if the center diff should never be locked when on dry grippy surfaces, why is it that anyone who owns a subaru drag car will go full lock when launching at the drag strip? Or anyone who takes their car to any sort of racetrack for that matter? locked 50/50 torque to the front and rear is ideal for a good launch in AWD cars, it's not like the 6mt is made of glass, they are quite durable even stock. I agree that the average person should not fully lock the diff under normal driving conditions, but to boil it down to just never use it unless you are on a low-traction surface seems a little disingenuous.
+Kevin Corbett I could see maybe locking it in a drag, but not at the track. If driving any track with turns you're going to want a more rearward bias of the power to help with turnin. With the diff fully locked you can really tell how much harder it is to turn on high traction surfaces, and the front tires kind of chatters, or clunks along the surface, especially on concrete, or blacktop when making tight turns.
ThaNks .. so for rain or snow ..Should put in auto plus right? And no matte which mode... Auto plus or minus ... It's still all wheel drive all time right?
Yes it's always AWD. All these settings do is change how much "slip" is allowed before it is limited ("limited slip differential"). For the center diff, that's just how much the front wheels are allowed to rotate slower or faster than the rear wheels (or vice versa)
I decided to get sti as my second car.I have an miata nb,it is preaty nice car for track beginner.I watched initial D and love subaru so much.So year is not so important.If I want a subbie which has no mechanical issue,only runs well,what is it likely cost?
this is why i prefer older generations of sti (07 and older) one switch for DCCD and it is a LSD in the front, center and rear so it only locks when it hits a certain amount of power. whic still allows open differential drivability with the ability to lock when it is needed.
2016 CWP Limited has arrived @ Pembroke Pines Subaru oddly enough after filling out paperwork saw the delivery truck drive by me in S.Fla. Near dealership a which point pulled a UE and followed my beauty to said dealership. Waiting for them to install Short Throw.
Daniel, I'm in Miami, FL. I'll be taking delivery of my STi this week (Ordered mine from Heuberger in Colorado). Do you have an Instagram? Would be cool to meet up with other STi owners to cruise around and stuff!
+Gabriel Diaz I live on Hollywood beach shoot me an e-mail ukdapper99@gmail.com I'd be interested in a Subaru meetup/cruise. Hoping to find a highly reputable garage do some mods. I.e. Lighting work
good one. I think of you as the STI noob helper lol I just picked up the same car to spec minus the wing. I find your videos helpful. How about one going over the hill assist? So far mine makes me stall every time lol
***** I hear you. It's probably the most hated featured on these cars. It stalled me countless times the first week or two. Now, I've learned how to deal with it-- which mostly involves a little burn of the clutch just for good measure. You can disable the hill assist and just use the e-brake yourself if that's more to your liking.
Everything you said in this video is correct, except I'm going to need some references for the C.Diff only distributing 50-some-odd% to the rear wheels. Having worked for Subaru, and having been flown out to test track these cars previously, the manufacturer reps have always said that as much as 80% can be distributed to the rear. Now, I understand they could be totally off their rockers, but this has been backed by several different sources and various magazines have also been around the same figures. Again, not challenging you, but if you can cite your references, would love to get any additional info.
I've seen it in a Subaru presentation from SOA, but here is a link to a CNET article as well: www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/not-every-subaru-all-wheel-drive-system-is-created-equal/ "Nominal torque split for the DCCD system sits at a rear-biased 41:59." If you had 80% going to the rear wheels the car would behave a whole lot differently than it does when you drop your DCCD down
Hey thanks a lot for the details, really helpful. Even the showroom guys did not explain those functions This might sound dum but could you do a detailed vid on the boost gauges, how to understand and read them. I have a 2015 model. Thanks
I question your use of "lockup" as a term. A locked differential functions identically to a spool, it can transfer up to 100% of the input torque to either output shaft. Locking the center differential is desirable on slippery surfaces, but would make cornering difficult because it would not allow the rear axle to turn more slowly than the front. If the center diff is locked (or de-facto locked by means of maximum pressure on the torque transfer clutch), it should only occur during straight-line acceleration under heavy engine output.
I wish my salesman had explained what those were for when I bought my 18. I had to do some googling and trial and error. I deal with heavy traffic and poor road conditions so I primarily use intelligent mode and auto for my every day driving.
Video was very informative, but I had to power through it. The background music was a bit overbearing and made is distracting. For awesome explanations like this, no music would be great! Can't wait to get my STi this week!
Hello +ElsaSTI I've enjoyed your videos keep up the good work. I have a question for you as it is related to this video. I just bought my STI about a month ago and I remember my friend played around with the settings. After watching your video I am VERY concerned. You mentioned to never leave it "locked". On the panel, I had it under "automatic" but when I went to the manual settings, it was defaulted to "locked". Will it be an issue if it was "locked" when going to the manual settings but my dash board read "automatic"? In other words, was it really driving in automatic? or was it taking in consideration the "locked" condition?
thanks for the explaination man! very well , thanks you !!! i have a subaru sti 2011 tuned and forged , 510 hp (413 whp) its an old video but thanks lol, i will put auto minus more often to reduce the front
Awesome numbers there. Know though, that c.diff adjustments only affect how much "limited slip" to allow before making the other end of the car get involved; the diff is "open" up to that amount of difference in wheel speed. I.e. (short of locking it outright) it shouldn't affect torque apportionment F to R unless you're spinning tires. (Unless I'm way off; I'd ask the tuner)
I've been driving in the inteligent mode for a few weeks when I first got my sti to maximize the fuel efficiency but I noticed the fuel efficiency isn't related to what mode you're in. it's all about the throttle control or the pressure you put into the gas pedal. I got 500 kms before the low gas sign with the sport mode!
I own a 2016 STI not sure about anyone else but I don’t notice a damn thing when adjusting the DCCD !? Definitely feel the throttle change with SI Drive Modes
You're not crazy. That only adjusts the intervention point of where the center diff acts as a "limited slip." I.e. it shouldn't affect anything whatsoever unless wheelspin is happening. (I think)
THANK YOU for the explanation! I learned a lot based on the content this video and I'm buying an STI in the next few years for numerous reasons lol. This video cleared a lot up so again THANK YOU!
One of your best demos. Thank you. In the same demo feel, is it worth going thru the Starlink, and, is it worth it, in your opinion, to pay the extra $50/yr for the upgraded theft recovery?? Thanks for your consideration.
I am new to Subaru and I just bought a 2015 STI and this helped a lot thank you .... When I cut the traction control off it felt like my car accelerated faster through first and second and got into 3 to 4 thousand rpm ranges faster I don't know why but I got my car with lot of goodies already on it.
+ElsaSTI hey love ur vids if there is a lot of snow/ice can you put it on 50:50 lock and drive like that at about 40 mph if yes how fast is the max you can on 50:50 lock without it overheating. Thanks.
I disagree with the blanket statements about which direction you want to move the lockup depending on level of grip. In Auto -, there’s less lockup. Since the system is naturally rear biased, this helps the driver rotate the car if slowing (trail braking, etc), and if accelerating (power oversteer). Auto makes it a bit more neutral. Auto + generates more overall grip, but usually results in more understeer. Manual mode also allows the system to disable when grabbing the handbrake….which will also help rotate the car. Most rotation is achieved by being in Manual - mode (as little lockup as possible), while allowing for minimal lockup when grabbing the handbrake. Lock works nice in deep snow, accelerating from a stop on any slippery surface (think icy intersection), or pulling out a stuck car…of course traction and stability control should always be turned off for all of this.
Totally agree. I think the point is that c.diff adjusts LSD lockup parameters, not strictly torque bias. I'm not 100% but I think the wheels with least grip will always slip first (accel or decel) and the c.diff settings are about changing how _much_ we let them slip before making the other wheels use their traction too. It's my understanding that this shouldn't affect anything untill and unless wheelspin happens in the first place.
What is the exact difference between the stereo in the Sti and the STi Limited. I understand the Limited has a 440W equivalent (whatever that means) amp and 9 Harmon Kardon speakers. What does the Sti base have?
This doesn't answer the (3-year-old) question, but I have the Limited with the HK system.. thoroughly disappointed in the sound. It's alright, but my old '02 Solara (with the _base_ system for that year/car and unmodified) was significantly better in all respects.
Are you sure dccd in manual lock will harm druve train official Subaru info says manually locking the dccd only afects the center diff so car will remain 50/50 but even in dry it doesn't harm drive train
Great vid. Picked up my limited cwp sti like you have. Crazy car and by far my favorite and I've owned my fair share. This vid was a great explanation of one of the few things I didn't quite get. Thanks !
I was hoping you could help me out, my 2018 wrx sti is stuck on and won't turn off when I push the ignition button. I have to unhook the negative on the battery to turn off. Any help will helpful
Any idea on troubleshooting when you’re in full auto then you jump on the highway. After like 10 min the C DIFF starts blinking saying lock. I calibrated the tires to all match 37psi. Still doing the issue. I tried manual and it didn’t do the lock.
So if roads are slippery cos of snow, I should be in Auto + ? Or just go straight into manual mode and turn the crank up? I usually just leave it in straight up Auto. But sometimes snow can be abit slippery but I still don’t get stuck. I’m just wondering
Good stuff. Thanks. I'm at a crossroads. Either rebuild the engine in my 2006 Legacy SpecB with 72k miles or looking at the STI or the WRX. I've seen different 0-60 numbers on the WRX and STI. Car and Driver had a 0-60 time of 4.6s and I think Subaru publishes a 5.1s number. What is your acceleration experience? Also related to the video, do you change the SI drive modes much in driving conditions, rain, snow, sunny? Thanks.
It's mid 4's for 0-60. I do change DCCD settings in rain and snow to give me a bit more traction, or if I'm about to begin carving corners in the mountains by putting power bias towards the rear. You can change them on the fly while driving.
Thanks for the info and i understand it much better. I honestly hate the Si drive system. I feel like this car should be raw and made just one way. It should not have a 'boring' setting and then a 'medium boring' setting and then finally the 'fun swtting' that you actually paid for. The thing makes me upset is that sometimes i know that i am not enjoying the experience as much as i should be. Why would Subaru want me to enjoy their car a bit less with other settings?? Kinda ridiculous! I also dont like the fact that the settings do not stay in place if you have changed it to Sport Sharp. It will only stay in Intelligent or Sport.
best video on RUclips. I see you have no parking garage. are you doing anything to protect your car? you should get your car treated with ceramic pro 9h. look it up you will be amazed. I think this would be good for you. soon as my sti gets here that's what I'm doing
TheAdam419 It's fully detailed and I do get some shade in terms of paint protection-- though I do daily drive it and I park in an underground parking garage at work so it's kept out of the sun most days. In terms of damage or theft, I do have an alarm system on the car. We're moving in a few months as we have a home being built as we speak-- so a garage is in my near future! :) I'm also thinking about buying a Subaru car cover that I could use from time-to-time.
Hi grate video the reason why I'm here is because the rear end of my STI tried to over take the front in intelligent mode not sport or sharp just normal if I want it to happen I can control the car though when it bits you in the arse you can smell the fear coming from the front seat I was wondering if it was the Dunlop tyres what would you recommend as it's happens twice on not only on a sunny day but on a roundabout/traffic island (I'm from uk if you don't know what they are lol) thanks..... Riggs
I also disagree with the VDC statements. If you’re pushing your car hard enough to fiddle with the DCCD, you already need to be either turning down or turning off the traction/stability controls…especially if you’re driving in winter conditions. I live in Alaska and spend 6 months out of the year doing power slides daily to and from work, etc. With proper tires and mindful driving, VDC just gets in the way of the car doing what the driver tells it to do. I only turn mine back on if I’m doing mindless highway driving.
Check on forums, but logic would tell me Yes, if it's def just straight-line that's safe, and the best way to ensure all tires are using all the traction they can. Same reason you'd use full lock in deep snow - allowing slip (so anything less than full lock) allows the tires with slightly more grip to not help push the car when they really could.
So i just started my car in manual c.diff mode and hit + button till 4 bars which is right before the lock diff. the car started acting weird when making K- turn. it was the scariest experience. DO NOT USE MANUAL C.DIFF. I tried turning right and gave a little gas the car wasn't moving. I hope didn't damage my drivetrain since it only happened one time. thank god I watched this video.
I wanted to swap my airfilter in my '16 STi and noticed that on my STi there is a cable going over top of airfilter case. Hmm. Saw on base STi it's not there and on tutorial it's also absent. Do u have this same cable going on top of the air filter. If so why is it there and can I disconnect to swap air filter
Good info, but the background music is too damn loud.
Yeah it got annoying quickly
Great video.. but would recommend you ditch the music in the future.
Or at least turn it down. It was over powering to youre voice
For real holy shit
My ears are bleeding...
Just got an STI and this is by far the best video I’ve seen explaining these functions. Thanks!
Next time disregard the background music.
yeah men!
Atleast less distracting music
Can't agree more!
Id put it in sharp mode an remove the whole console, A real driver shouldn't need any computer assistance, ,ever hear of group B rally ,,when petrol was leaded an so wer a mans 🚹⚾+⚾💦💦🐃👑👍🔞,A time when ud of been Lynched an burned at the stake for mentioning( traction control )T.C😲😠🙈🙉(👬as🎄)🔗✴💥👥👤🍻🔫🔪🔨🔦⏩🌳🌳🚌🚁🚙🌳🌳🆚🏃⏳,,when buying a new car 50x50 or 60x 40 was ur only option and was permanent when setup like that in 95% of the road cars,ABS was hear say back then, the brakes had 2 settings On Or off ,driver controlled only one of those settings the other was automated il let you guess which 1 he controlled , Team Subaru wasn't even heard of in rallying and there staff was probably running round Japan with Kalashnikov's tryna build new planes the for Kamikazes🀄👲👲✈✈🗽🏰🏭🚢🚢🚢🎴🎲🎯, who knows ?,And Supposedly Walter Rohrl was boneing Michelle Mouton on the sly, hohh, So in reality even when his driving was flawless he was hitting a ditch every night,👍👌👏👏👏 gotta hand it to those sneaky fucking Germans , ,Ahh the Good times 😆😂😂😂😂😂,
@@ufoxfox4352 were you doing coke when you wrote this ?? lol
finally someone gets into the DETAILS instead of just calling out what the button is. Good job!
SI (sport) and DCCD (auto -) is the way to go for daily enthusiastic driving on sealed roads around town
Around 3:15: "A lot of people think this controls the power to the back or the front. It's not actually how it works."
Around 6:30: "Fully pushed to the back to send more power to the rear wheels..."
I appreciate you taking the time to explain this but If I were you, I'd rework the video. When explaining DCCD, please don't read it to us (presumably from the internet somewhere), please put it all in layman's terms with your own words.
Also, 90% of people don't need to manually set DCCD? Son, 100% of STI owners bought an STI for a reason. Because we love maximum acceleration, cornering, and outright performance all the time. That's why we bought the STI.
If you're so afraid of the DCCD manual controls, there's a nice minivan out there for you somewhere. Booya grannie. :o)
Gave a thumbs up for owning an STI though. :oD
lol I was thinking the same thing about the power comments
thank you lol I drive mine 95% of the time in full manual all the way to the rear, and traction control off. unless hard rain or really bad snow.
STI DucatiMan
Best comment ever.
Jei Zero agreed.. best settings for fun on dry pavement! 👍😁
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A great video brother. I'm in intelligent mode because I drive 100 miles a day to work. 50 miles up and 50 miles back home. It really does save me on gas. Subies forever. I have a 2020 STI. I just purchased it on the end of January this year. I had a 2017 base model WRX and it's a night and day difference. Stay safe
I just got a 2020 STI also. I use Intelligent for my freeway commute as well. Thinking about switching to Sport for when i'm just driving around my home area on the weekends though.
Yeah cheers m8, that did help clear a little misunderstanding as to the functional purpose of the DCCD. Some reviews I have seen of the Sti have not warned about the need for loose surface when using manual mode, and have left the impression that more power is put toward the rear than roughly 60%. Most have just raved about how cool a feature it is, and why no one else (car manufactures) has done it.
You should probably keep it on Sport Sharp if you wanna be smiling and driving...
I agree but I definitely need to change in heavy traffic and when I’m low on gas 😂😂😂
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trac mode means the brake vectoring is active and the other yellow light is traction control disabled. when trac mode turns off and the yellow light remains on it means brake vectoring is disabled and so is traction control (all assists fully off).you cannot damage the drive train with dccd set to lock all the time. what will happen is the rear diff. will overheat and the system will unlock the diffs automatically to prevent damage.locking the diffs. is specifically for dirt / mud / snow racing and drag racing as it will provide a better launch on the straight and help eliminate front axle hop. after the drag race and before you turn you should unlock the diffs.
ARGH28 if it is only locking the centre diff, how can it affect drivetrain? If both front and rear diffs aren't locked? I have gotten conflicting info...
The centre diff allows for front and rear tires to spin at different speeds. If you're taking a turn, the front of the car is travelling a greater distance than the rear (as it is is closer to the edge of the "circle" drawn by the car), therefore both front tires spin faster than the rear ones. If the diff is locked, it will force the tires to skid as the drivetrain will stop the front and rear axles from spinning at different speeds -- This creates a lot of physical strain on the components.
Just bought a 11' sti. This video helps so much! Cleared up a lot of things for me, thank you
Great explanation! I finally understand it. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Really looking forward to taking delivery of my new STI in a couple of weeks.
***** I know the wait is killer. You're almost there!
+ElsaSTI It arrived late last week. I've been driving for over 30 years but this is my first Subaru. Why did I wait so long?!?
+Alan Berry Same reason I waited so long to finish college- I was an IDIOT! Go subaru and PORSCHE!
Alan Berry i have a Subaru as my first car :D but not the sti
Alan Berry damn must be nice
I've had my sti for a year over a year now and I routinely drive with traction completely off with the dccd set to 80/20 when I'm feeling spirited. The car handles much more responsive and understeers less with torque distribute to the rear. Telling owners not to use these features defeats the purpose of having them! You won't destroy your drive train, the cars are made of to use these features!
DCCD set to 80/20? You must have an older model since the newer one is 41/59 max and maybe you mean 20/80? I have not heard of an STI having the diffs lock to allow the front wheels to spin more.
None that I know of. I thought older models of the STI allowed for 80% in the rear.
@crookback for a sports car it gets fine gas mileage, my 14 srt jeep averaged 8mpg and I dailyd that, I average 18 mpg on the sti and I beat on it, although you have to it's slow as hell lol.
@@lukekelly5115 I mean it's all relative I guess, but in no real sense is the STi "slow as hell." Feels mighty zippy to me. Are there way faster cars? Sure.
Great speaker, pro. Great video, great info, great music choice. Only problem, music is slightly loud, I was jamming to it and ended up zoning you out. :)
Great video bro, seriously, keep up the great work.
Please cover the red blinking light on your camera with a piece of tape. It's visible in all reflective surfaces.
8 years later the dubstep in the back round aged hoooorrribly
Just got my first sti today, 2016 limited. Learning lots of stuff. This was informative as well were the comments.
Please do a deeper dive into the 3 screens in the car! No one really has reviewed the interior tech. And also sound system thoughts on the limited.
Went for a test drive today. Straight to Sport Sharp! Ended up buying it. Pick it up in 5 days and I'm psyched!
Just ordered my crystal white pearl Sti yesterday! Cant wait!
Bryan Tyler bet
Bryan Tyler I subscribed so you better post videos of it, congrats
Mr Teddy thanks for the sub, I'll be sure to make vids! just got the call and the car finally comes Monday lol
Bryan Tyler , nice! I picked mine up 1 month ago (gray) and love it.
Mr Ornelas lol I can't stop driving it
Thank you for accommodating my request. Very detailed, no more room for confusion.
i have only one option with my '16 WRX : Pedal to the metal !
+Rien Nafoutre Ha ha.
nice
i find the si mode completely stupid.. its called throttle control?
aftermarket tuning such as cough si drive is transformed into boost select each mode has it own target boost and throttle map
I use Sport# in traffic jams bc it's easier to not stall with this fussy clutch.
And correct me if I'm wrong, but DCCD adjustments merely adjust the amount of slip that's allowed F-R in the center diff.
Torque apportionment is unaffected, _unless_ you start spinning wheels.
RWD feel depends on torque apportionment _without_ even spinning your wheels.
I set my C.Diff to manual and all the way back (most "open") - auto implies it's making changes constantly, thus wearing parts faster than a manual (unchanging) setting.
This was very informative and helpful. My mind had been set on an sti long before I ever drove one. Finally took a 2020 out for a test drive yesterday and not a single doubt that I want this.
Hell yeah, man. I got my '19 STi barely two weeks ago and it's amazing. Bit up an upgrade from my '96 Legacy L haha.
2011 STI. I bought my car in January & live in the Rockies. I quickly learned that I don't ever want traction control. If you purposely drift on ice, (I work at a racetrack), the traction control will take the throttle away from you & apply the brakes mid drift when you need throttle control to control the car. Thankfully I had the space to spin out without doing any damage. Now the first thing I do every time I start the car, no matter the road conditions, is hold down the traction control button to shut it off!
About the DCCD, I totally agree with you on that. Auto + for slippery roads, Auto for most of the time, & Auto - on the track. On icy roads I use Auto + & Sport mode when I want to have a spirited drive. S# get you out of whack way to quick on snow packed roads & an icy winter track.
I just bought my STI 2021, so i'll be settling for the SI mode to drive around the city for now. I won't touch the other settings until I feel sure of my car and If I do change settings it'll be from Sports # or Sports. Won't mess with the auto/manu c.diff. Thanks for the video! Very helpful! cheers!
Thanks for great video. I ordered 2016 STI and I'm so lucky to watch this video before hand over my new STI.
Sport Sharp is too touchy for delicate control of the throttle while racing, I've noticed. You still get full power in Sport mode with more linear control. I have tested it in my 2015 STI.
Thank you, man. I just got a 19 STI and needed a comprehensive video on what those did
Here in canada i use my c-diff settings all the time in the snow. We get up to 2 feet a snow at a time and sometimes the only way to get around is in lock and i love it. My 2008 wrx sti is the fucking best in the snow and ice
Intelligent (I) Mode is really sluggish, even for around town. And it can be an issue if you were to forget you were in it and needed to move away rapidly or avoid trouble. I only ever use (S) or (S#)
Same. Easier to stall in traffic in I mode too. Want to save fuel? You can still not be a leadfoot even in S or S#.
It might be just me, but disabling the traction control I find it's a little easier to get off the line smoother. I'm not talking about launching the car, just normal at the stop light. Since the car has AWD, it tends to need a bit more throttle and 2WD cars and the revs die down quite a bit faster when clutch is engaged.
I now need to try with Auto - and manual at the lowest setting to see what it does for the same situation.
Going back to traction control, this car has so much grip that when you are on a dry road (even wet really), you can feel very secure in having no traction control. You will feel the traction control fight a little when taking really sharp corners around a 90 degree bend though. Even without traction control on, the car understeers a bit, but you have to be pushing it.
Full diff lock WILL get you home if you snap a front axle and still wanna get home without a tow truck, that way it doesn't just send all the power to the broken axle. I drove my car for a week til my new axle came in, had the shaft clunking around a bit but got me everywhere I needed to go. Just an informative fyi.
Thanks for this video, probably the only channel I know of that tailors specifically to this car which I love as I will be taking delivery of mine in about 2.5 months :) Keep up the great work!
+Steven Kirkbright Thanks Steven!
Thanks for the tip, i was cleanign the interior in mine, and noticed i hit the switch. Didnt want to drive and mess anything up
I know this video was posted in 2015. But i just got my STI (Frist one) in 2021. So i am happy to have a better understanding of this stuff. Because the sales guy had no clue. lol. Glad to have a better understanding because i have recently had mine in snow and had major regret getting this car while trading in my Lancer. I personally think my Lancer would run circles over this car in bad weather. But knowing these settings I will have to try them and see if they work better for me. But staying in Auto Plus for snow I will try.
Yes exactly, I want to ask - is it the same on 2009 model year? (08-14)
And, it would be nice, if you could explain it why and where it is damaging the drivetrain
Went to the Subaru dealership to get my wife an Outback. (I was rooting for a Forrester), then after test driving both, I switched to the Outback and she fell in love w/ the Forrester. So we ended up buying the Forrester. As we were buying the SUV, a young guy comes in and he is selling his WRX STi Limited back to the dealership. He came to my sales person and told him he was moving out of the US. So the car had 6300 miles on it... MSRP was $42154. The dealer took the car back and I was taking a look at it like a pupy dog. I (was) driving a 2010 WRX. Loved my WRX and had it since 10/2009. So we bought the Forrester Saturday. And I showed up on Wednesday and bought the WRX STi. Paid $34K, My old WRX was sold and I got $12K for it (73K miles on ODO) Used $10K as a down payment and walked out with a $22K loan on a (pretty much) brand new WRX STi. I am still adjusting to the short ratio gearing... it feels somewhat slower than my old WRX. It takes 3rd to get to 60MPH were in my WRX I hit 60MPH in second gear. And it revs way to high for low speeds... I am still to "be trained" on the STi factor but otherwise the interior, the features are great improvements. Oh and that wing... I will look for anyone with a silver WRX to exchange that wing. I think I was way to used to my old WRX. Speed wise what can I say, I also own a Corvette Z06 and that thing goes to 60MPH in 1st gear. So no point of comparisson. But for my DD, the WRX will be EXCELLENT.
Haha. I thought my old WRX was faster too, then I went to the race-track....
did you have any mods on your old WRX? Also, was your STi in S# with traction control off? I find when TC is off it pulls way better on my 2017
Thanks for the rundown. I finally have a grasp on what it does.
Just an FYI open diff is way more than 59% to the rear. It is more along the lines of 90%. After speaking with my local subaru tuning shop they confirmed its way more than 59%.
If it's open, the torque goes to all 4 wheels more or less evenly. LSD adjustments only affect anything when wheelspin occurs (or would have occurred)
Dude I just watched all your videos, keep up the quality stuff man!
Thanks!
Better explanation than I got at the dealership - thanks!
Yo Mate. Cheers!!! Awesome explanation. Crisp and clear. I recently acquired a second hand 2010 imprezza sti hatch. After your explanation, im gonna chew up some mountain roads.
Only setback, this car absolutely guzzles.... You can see the petrol gauge practically fall in front of your eyes. 3 hours of driving in S mode empties my tank. Id hate to think what SS mode would do. Will check it out this weekend.
Yeah, they suck gas like no other!
Dude, your apartment looks like those complexes that always end up being shown in real life homicide detective shows!
Yo, great vid and explains a lot. To be 100% sure tho, if I'm drag racing it at a drag strip, I should be at traction all the way off and auto-, right? For best results
Auto- is an option, but I'd just set the DCCD to the very rear manually by clicking the "bars" indicator to the very bottom. And yes, traction control and other assist completely off.
+ElsaSTI ohh nice. I'll have to test out manual rear next time. I always did auto- cause I was scared of messing with it too much lol
Old thread, but for drag racing, shouldn't you lock it up fully? Anything less than fully locked means that some wheels won't be using all their available traction (same reason you lock it up in deep snow - to ensure all tires are giving 100%)
Great video. Thanks man. Taking off hill assist helped me with that annoying stall or over rev at the light
Is it bad if I’m constantly switching between auto - and +? Also how fast can you go in these modes?
Besides the back ground music great video thanks it helped alot
A true veteran STI owner KNOWS how to use manual diff controls. But you're right on that you ONLY fully lock it 50/50 when on heavy deep snow, mud or any slow speed bad weather condition. It's the same reason why you don't go fully locked on a Jeep at highway speeds, it will mess up your drivetrain.
ElsaSTI, that was REALLY good! I bet you could have gone at least 5 to 10 minutes longer exploring all the features you discussed. Need to watch this again as it was pretty feature dense. So if I heard you correctly, auto plus for more traction, auto minus for a more RWD feeling car on grippier surfaces and full auto for most situations. If I recall these settings are part of your DCCD. The dial in the middle basically controls your throttle response, with Intelligent mode being least aggressive and Sport Sharp being the most aggressive with Sport being the baby bear setting, so just right. :D Well done sir! Keep making more videos like this. :)
victor bozzo You got it. AUTO+ is for slippery roads (wet, snow, ice) to place more focus on keeping traction. AUTO- is for high-grip situations that will loosen up the car in the corner, and you can choose to go manual mode and switch the lockup between the front and back and compare how the car handles in the corners until you find a setting you like. Again, DO NOT go 100% LOCK and drive the car hard on a high-grip surface. Full 100% Lock in manual mode should only be used on things like snow and ice.
You have the SI-Drive down perfect.
As long as you stay out of LOCK play around with settings and feel how the car responds. Just remember (especially if you turn off all VDC assists) to not push the car too hard. When people begin to experiment and drive it too hard with no assists it's easy to end up in trouble.
Good luck and have fun!
victor bozzo Oh, and yes. I could have made this video way more technical and longer explaining what lockup is and how this complicated system actually works. It really is quite complex. This is the short, average joe version to help you get started and give you a general idea about Subaru's DCCD system.
+ElsaSTI So if the center diff should never be locked when on dry grippy surfaces, why is it that anyone who owns a subaru drag car will go full lock when launching at the drag strip? Or anyone who takes their car to any sort of racetrack for that matter? locked 50/50 torque to the front and rear is ideal for a good launch in AWD cars, it's not like the 6mt is made of glass, they are quite durable even stock. I agree that the average person should not fully lock the diff under normal driving conditions, but to boil it down to just never use it unless you are on a low-traction surface seems a little disingenuous.
+Kevin Corbett I could see maybe locking it in a drag, but not at the track. If driving any track with turns you're going to want a more rearward bias of the power to help with turnin. With the diff fully locked you can really tell how much harder it is to turn on high traction surfaces, and the front tires kind of chatters, or clunks along the surface, especially on concrete, or blacktop when making tight turns.
ThaNks .. so for rain or snow ..Should put in auto plus right? And no matte which mode... Auto plus or minus ... It's still all wheel drive all time right?
Yes it's always AWD.
All these settings do is change how much "slip" is allowed before it is limited ("limited slip differential"). For the center diff, that's just how much the front wheels are allowed to rotate slower or faster than the rear wheels (or vice versa)
I decided to get sti as my second car.I have an miata nb,it is preaty nice car for track beginner.I watched initial D and love subaru so much.So year is not so important.If I want a subbie which has no mechanical issue,only runs well,what is it likely cost?
Impressive. Very nice. Let's see Paul Allen's dccd.
Just bought used wrx sti . This help me out alot
this is why i prefer older generations of sti (07 and older) one switch for DCCD and it is a LSD in the front, center and rear so it only locks when it hits a certain amount of power. whic still allows open differential drivability with the ability to lock when it is needed.
2016 CWP Limited has arrived @ Pembroke Pines Subaru oddly enough after filling out paperwork saw the delivery truck drive by me in S.Fla. Near dealership a which point pulled a UE and followed my beauty to said dealership. Waiting for them to install Short Throw.
Daniel Prince Exciting stuff, man!
Daniel, I'm in Miami, FL. I'll be taking delivery of my STi this week (Ordered mine from Heuberger in Colorado). Do you have an Instagram? Would be cool to meet up with other STi owners to cruise around and stuff!
+Gabriel Diaz I live on Hollywood beach shoot me an e-mail ukdapper99@gmail.com I'd be interested in a Subaru meetup/cruise. Hoping to find a highly reputable garage do some mods. I.e. Lighting work
Pembroke pines Subaru is trash. Lehman Subaru on 2nd ave is way better
@SteadyChasin MoneyBags yo take your car to Lehman Subaru on 2nd ave. The one one pines are way to busy
I get it like the four-wheel drive system in a truck no need for four wheel drive or 4 wheel lock on a dry hard surface
Yes!
It's for this reason that I consider my STI to be the love child of a Wrangler and my old FR-S haha
good one. I think of you as the STI noob helper lol I just picked up the same car to spec minus the wing. I find your videos helpful. How about one going over the hill assist? So far mine makes me stall every time lol
***** I hear you. It's probably the most hated featured on these cars. It stalled me countless times the first week or two. Now, I've learned how to deal with it-- which mostly involves a little burn of the clutch just for good measure. You can disable the hill assist and just use the e-brake yourself if that's more to your liking.
ElsaSTI any idea how to disable it?
For hills, I've found it best to drive the car in S mode.
push the traction control button once, so both lights are illuminated and you will never stall again lol
Everything you said in this video is correct, except I'm going to need some references for the C.Diff only distributing 50-some-odd% to the rear wheels. Having worked for Subaru, and having been flown out to test track these cars previously, the manufacturer reps have always said that as much as 80% can be distributed to the rear. Now, I understand they could be totally off their rockers, but this has been backed by several different sources and various magazines have also been around the same figures. Again, not challenging you, but if you can cite your references, would love to get any additional info.
I've seen it in a Subaru presentation from SOA, but here is a link to a CNET article as well: www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/not-every-subaru-all-wheel-drive-system-is-created-equal/
"Nominal torque split for the DCCD system sits at a rear-biased 41:59."
If you had 80% going to the rear wheels the car would behave a whole lot differently than it does when you drop your DCCD down
Hey thanks a lot for the details, really helpful. Even the showroom guys did not explain those functions
This might sound dum but could you do a detailed vid on the boost gauges, how to understand and read them. I have a 2015 model. Thanks
Saad Shubaily I'll put that one on my list of videos to make!
I question your use of "lockup" as a term. A locked differential functions identically to a spool, it can transfer up to 100% of the input torque to either output shaft. Locking the center differential is desirable on slippery surfaces, but would make cornering difficult because it would not allow the rear axle to turn more slowly than the front. If the center diff is locked (or de-facto locked by means of maximum pressure on the torque transfer clutch), it should only occur during straight-line acceleration under heavy engine output.
I wish my salesman had explained what those were for when I bought my 18. I had to do some googling and trial and error. I deal with heavy traffic and poor road conditions so I primarily use intelligent mode and auto for my every day driving.
Only ever lock my dif when I’m driving through 4in of snow. The thing is a tank and I effortlessly drive around others stuck in the snow lol.
Video was very informative, but I had to power through it. The background music was a bit overbearing and made is distracting. For awesome explanations like this, no music would be great! Can't wait to get my STi this week!
Hello +ElsaSTI I've enjoyed your videos keep up the good work. I have a question for you as it is related to this video. I just bought my STI about a month ago and I remember my friend played around with the settings. After watching your video I am VERY concerned. You mentioned to never leave it "locked". On the panel, I had it under "automatic" but when I went to the manual settings, it was defaulted to "locked". Will it be an issue if it was "locked" when going to the manual settings but my dash board read "automatic"? In other words, was it really driving in automatic? or was it taking in consideration the "locked" condition?
thanks for the explaination man! very well , thanks you !!! i have a subaru sti 2011 tuned and forged , 510 hp (413 whp) its an old video but thanks lol, i will put auto minus more often to reduce the front
Awesome numbers there. Know though, that c.diff adjustments only affect how much "limited slip" to allow before making the other end of the car get involved; the diff is "open" up to that amount of difference in wheel speed. I.e. (short of locking it outright) it shouldn't affect torque apportionment F to R unless you're spinning tires.
(Unless I'm way off; I'd ask the tuner)
Just got my Lapis Blue Pearl STI the other day. Been in intelligent every day. Until I turned it to sport sharp tonight. Oh my god
lol
I've been driving in the inteligent mode for a few weeks when I first got my sti to maximize the fuel efficiency but I noticed the fuel efficiency isn't related to what mode you're in. it's all about the throttle control or the pressure you put into the gas pedal. I got 500 kms before the low gas sign with the sport mode!
I own a 2016 STI not sure about anyone else but I don’t notice a damn thing when adjusting the DCCD !?
Definitely feel the throttle change with SI Drive Modes
You're not crazy. That only adjusts the intervention point of where the center diff acts as a "limited slip." I.e. it shouldn't affect anything whatsoever unless wheelspin is happening. (I think)
THANK YOU for the explanation! I learned a lot based on the content this video and I'm buying an STI in the next few years for numerous reasons lol. This video cleared a lot up so again THANK YOU!
U get it yet?
No lol their so hard to come by, instead right now I'm getting a CBR
@@smokeythegreat7131 I'm looking for a 2020 sti rn yo!!
There you go lol, I hope you enjoy it!
@@smokeythegreat7131 me too hope I can afford it hahaha cheers yo!
I was inside my car listening and I was like wait 🤨🤔 was that f background music lol, but thank thanks a lot!
Great video tutorial ruined by crazy music competing with your words. You still get a big thumbs up for the content.
I have a 2020 Sti and i admit i didn’t know what are these buttons for
One of your best demos. Thank you.
In the same demo feel, is it worth going thru the Starlink, and, is it worth it, in your opinion, to pay the extra $50/yr for the upgraded theft recovery?? Thanks for your consideration.
Great video, and also great color choice. That's the same color I got as well.
I am new to Subaru and I just bought a 2015 STI and this helped a lot thank you .... When I cut the traction control off it felt like my car accelerated faster through first and second and got into 3 to 4 thousand rpm ranges faster I don't know why but I got my car with lot of goodies already on it.
Have fun! Fantastic model and car. Glad it comes with anchors for the kids too.
STI rules. Good videos. Let's see some mountain driving corners etc.
+Roger Williams Check the channel for some of that. Working on getting some more!
+ElsaSTI hey love ur vids if there is a lot of snow/ice can you put it on 50:50 lock and drive like that at about 40 mph if yes how fast is the max you can on 50:50 lock without it overheating. Thanks.
Thank you for going through this! Just bought one and those button intimidated the fuck outta me lol
I disagree with the blanket statements about which direction you want to move the lockup depending on level of grip. In Auto -, there’s less lockup. Since the system is naturally rear biased, this helps the driver rotate the car if slowing (trail braking, etc), and if accelerating (power oversteer). Auto makes it a bit more neutral. Auto + generates more overall grip, but usually results in more understeer. Manual mode also allows the system to disable when grabbing the handbrake….which will also help rotate the car. Most rotation is achieved by being in Manual - mode (as little lockup as possible), while allowing for minimal lockup when grabbing the handbrake. Lock works nice in deep snow, accelerating from a stop on any slippery surface (think icy intersection), or pulling out a stuck car…of course traction and stability control should always be turned off for all of this.
Totally agree. I think the point is that c.diff adjusts LSD lockup parameters, not strictly torque bias.
I'm not 100% but I think the wheels with least grip will always slip first (accel or decel) and the c.diff settings are about changing how _much_ we let them slip before making the other wheels use their traction too.
It's my understanding that this shouldn't affect anything untill and unless wheelspin happens in the first place.
What is the exact difference between the stereo in the Sti and the STi Limited. I understand the Limited has a 440W equivalent (whatever that means) amp and 9 Harmon Kardon speakers. What does the Sti base have?
A shitty sound system that only allows you to turn it up to a certain extend. The Harmon kardon speakers are better
This doesn't answer the (3-year-old) question, but I have the Limited with the HK system.. thoroughly disappointed in the sound. It's alright, but my old '02 Solara (with the _base_ system for that year/car and unmodified) was significantly better in all respects.
can u make a vid on how your sti has been so far? recommend buying a 2018 sti as a daily?
Are you sure dccd in manual lock will harm druve train official Subaru info says manually locking the dccd only afects the center diff so car will remain 50/50 but even in dry it doesn't harm drive train
Great vid. Picked up my limited cwp sti like you have. Crazy car and by far my favorite and I've owned my fair share. This vid was a great explanation of one of the few things I didn't quite get. Thanks !
+Dan Aimetti Glad to hear you found it helpful!
I was hoping you could help me out, my 2018 wrx sti is stuck on and won't turn off when I push the ignition button. I have to unhook the negative on the battery to turn off. Any help will helpful
Any idea on troubleshooting when you’re in full auto then you jump on the highway. After like 10 min the C DIFF starts blinking saying lock. I calibrated the tires to all match 37psi. Still doing the issue. I tried manual and it didn’t do the lock.
So if roads are slippery cos of snow, I should be in Auto + ? Or just go straight into manual mode and turn the crank up? I usually just leave it in straight up Auto. But sometimes snow can be abit slippery but I still don’t get stuck. I’m just wondering
Good stuff. Thanks. I'm at a crossroads. Either rebuild the engine in my 2006 Legacy SpecB with 72k miles or looking at the STI or the WRX. I've seen different 0-60 numbers on the WRX and STI. Car and Driver had a 0-60 time of 4.6s and I think Subaru publishes a 5.1s number. What is your acceleration experience? Also related to the video, do you change the SI drive modes much in driving conditions, rain, snow, sunny? Thanks.
It's mid 4's for 0-60. I do change DCCD settings in rain and snow to give me a bit more traction, or if I'm about to begin carving corners in the mountains by putting power bias towards the rear. You can change them on the fly while driving.
Second that perfect video explains 100% But that music is no go.
Awesome video with explanations!
Thank you for this information, super helpful!
Thank you for making this video! Very good explanation!
Thanks for the info and i understand it much better. I honestly hate the Si drive system. I feel like this car should be raw and made just one way. It should not have a 'boring' setting and then a 'medium boring' setting and then finally the 'fun swtting' that you actually paid for. The thing makes me upset is that sometimes i know that i am not enjoying the experience as much as i should be. Why would Subaru want me to enjoy their car a bit less with other settings?? Kinda ridiculous! I also dont like the fact that the settings do not stay in place if you have changed it to Sport Sharp. It will only stay in Intelligent or Sport.
best video on RUclips. I see you have no parking garage. are you doing anything to protect your car? you should get your car treated with ceramic pro 9h. look it up you will be amazed. I think this would be good for you. soon as my sti gets here that's what I'm doing
TheAdam419 It's fully detailed and I do get some shade in terms of paint protection-- though I do daily drive it and I park in an underground parking garage at work so it's kept out of the sun most days. In terms of damage or theft, I do have an alarm system on the car. We're moving in a few months as we have a home being built as we speak-- so a garage is in my near future! :) I'm also thinking about buying a Subaru car cover that I could use from time-to-time.
Hi grate video the reason why I'm here is because the rear end of my STI tried to over take the front in intelligent mode not sport or sharp just normal if I want it to happen I can control the car though when it bits you in the arse you can smell the fear coming from the front seat I was wondering if it was the Dunlop tyres what would you recommend as it's happens twice on not only on a sunny day but on a roundabout/traffic island (I'm from uk if you don't know what they are lol) thanks..... Riggs
I also disagree with the VDC statements. If you’re pushing your car hard enough to fiddle with the DCCD, you already need to be either turning down or turning off the traction/stability controls…especially if you’re driving in winter conditions. I live in Alaska and spend 6 months out of the year doing power slides daily to and from work, etc. With proper tires and mindful driving, VDC just gets in the way of the car doing what the driver tells it to do. I only turn mine back on if I’m doing mindless highway driving.
Great video Elsa.
Eduardo Ponce Thank you!
Awesome vid, really useful. only two days till i have my own to play with :]
What about manual lock up for a straight line drag on a wet rd without cornering?
Check on forums, but logic would tell me Yes, if it's def just straight-line that's safe, and the best way to ensure all tires are using all the traction they can. Same reason you'd use full lock in deep snow - allowing slip (so anything less than full lock) allows the tires with slightly more grip to not help push the car when they really could.
So i just started my car in manual c.diff mode and hit + button till 4 bars which is right before the lock diff. the car started acting weird when making K- turn. it was the scariest experience. DO NOT USE MANUAL C.DIFF. I tried turning right and gave a little gas the car wasn't moving. I hope didn't damage my drivetrain since it only happened one time. thank god I watched this video.
+Parth Patel You're probably fine.
I wanted to swap my airfilter in my '16 STi and noticed that on my STi there is a cable going over top of airfilter case. Hmm. Saw on base STi it's not there and on tutorial it's also absent. Do u have this same cable going on top of the air filter. If so why is it there and can I disconnect to swap air filter